Part-time Permitting Tech

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Performs intermediate to complex skilled clerical and administrative work assisting with a variety of complex office assistance and administrative tasks related to permitting and related customer service. Work is performed under regular supervision of the Chief Building Inspector.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:

· Receives visitors and provides assistance as appropriate;

· Answer public inquiries in person and by phone related to applications, permits, processing and inspections; schedules inspections; answers questions or direct inquiries to other staff;

· Assists the public, contractors, developers, business owners and others with permit requirements and processes for permits;

· Works with minimal supervision to complete complex inspection requests and permit applications relating to residential and commercial projects;

· Reviews submitted and proposed permits or applications with customers; process permit applications; issues building permits;

· Assists citizens, developers, contractors, and others with scheduling inspections and processing re-inspections.

· Asks questions and conducts research using land records, GIS, tax system and other programs to provide information for each customer’s different needs;

· Maintains contractor database and corresponds with state licensing board to verify valid and expired licenses;

· Receives, processes payment of collected fees;

• Checks and reviews a variety of data for accuracy, completeness and conformance to standards and procedures;
• Assists applicants with form completion;
• Communicates, corresponds and coordinates with other governmental agencies and utilities;
• Performs related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough understanding of Town’s Land Development Code. Expertknowledge of various computer software such as but not limited to MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) and its applications, the Town’s EnerGov Permitting Software, GIS and other programs; advanced familiarity of the organization and functions of the department and of general administrative policies and practices; ability to keep office records and to prepare accurate reports from file sources; able to attend night meetings and take minutes at such meetings, as required; perform and organize work independently; prepare effective correspondence on routine matters and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects, and some light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires reaching, fingering, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of machines, and determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work; some work is conducted out of doors. and subject to weather conditions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by course work and/or work experience in building inspections, permitting, planning, zoning or related field(s).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid driver’s license in North Carolina and/or South Carolina. Subject to pre-employment substance abuse screening and background check required.

BENEFITS: Not available for part-time position

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Compensation Package:

• Hourly pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Waxhaw, NC 28173 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Waxhaw, NC 28173: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22